The most-reported CX-50 run is 7MMVABEY9PN (2023 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 18% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for CX-50 model years 2023–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mazda CX-50 has 105 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every CX-50 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7MMVABEY9PN•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| 7MMVABXY9PN•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| 7MMVABDM8SN•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| 7MMVABXY4PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7MMVABBM0SN•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| 7MMVABBM6RN•••••• | 2024 | 2 | — | |
| 7MMVAAEW1SN•••••• | 2025 | 1 | — | |
| 7MMVAADW8SN•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| 7MMVABEY4PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7MMVABCM9PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7MMVABAM4PN•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| 7MMVABCM7PN•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 93 CX-50 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 164 CX-50 VINs so far, most often 2026, 2025, 2024 builds; 9 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 47 | 30 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 34 | 26 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 63 | 38 | 9 |
Heaviest year here is 2023 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 1.1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Mazda CX-50 owners report: Service Brakes, 30 of 156 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Structure | — | 1 | |
| Suspension | 2 | — | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Mazda CX-50; the 6 below cover build years 2023 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V167000 | Trailer Hitches | 2024–2025 |
| 24V649000 | Lane Departure: Sensing System: Camera | 2025 |
| 25V413000 | Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software | 2025 |
| 25V737000 | Suspension:critical Fasteners | 2025 |
| 23V135000 | Trailer Hitches | 2023 |
| 23V275000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 2023 |
25V167000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2024: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The CX-50 against its rivals
The CX-50 draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Tesla Model Y 5.5 and the Subaru Crosstrek 1.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-50 | 156 | 105 | 10.3% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% | |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 1,130 | 637 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 156 reports on the Mazda CX-50, 10.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mazda CX-50 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 156 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 16 (10.3%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.6%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 78% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Mazda CX-50 share of that is 156 complaints over 105 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mazda CX-50 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 156 NHTSA complaints from 105 CX-50 runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which CX-50 production run has the most complaints?
7MMVABEY9PN, a 2023 build, with 4 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical CX-50 run has 1.5.
Which CX-50 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2023 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 1.1.
Does the CX-50 get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the CX-50 against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many CX-50 complaints involve a crash?
10.3% of 156 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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